4321 - Cape Canso to Liscomb Island | Eastern Shore Nova Scotia

Explore the rugged and wild Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia with the CHS Nautical Chart 4321. Published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this official nautical chart provides high-resolution coverage for the coastal stretch from the strategic tip of Cape Canso to the sheltered reaches of Liscomb Island.

This region of the Atlantic coast is famous for its "100 Wild Islands" and complex archipelagoes. Chart 4321 is an essential tool for mariners navigating these island-strewn waters, offering precise bathymetric data to avoid the numerous submerged ledges and shoals that define the shoreline of Guysborough and Guysborough Counties. Whether you are a commercial fisherman, a long-distance cruiser, or a local explorer, this chart ensures you have the data to safely navigate deep-water channels and find sheltered anchorages.

Key Navigational Features:

• Official Hydrography: Comprehensive depth soundings, seabed characteristics, and tidal data for the Atlantic’s exposed Eastern Shore.

• Coastal Detail: Includes detailed mapping of the approaches to Whitehead Harbour, Tor Bay, and Country Harbour.

• Navigational Aids: Clearly identifies coastal lighthouses, offshore buoys, range lights, and shore-based landmarks for reliable positioning.

• Safety & Hazard Mapping: Provides critical alerts for offshore breakers, rocks, and shallow bars vital for protecting your hull.

• Professional Grade: Printed on durable, heavy-weight paper to meet official carriage requirements for vessels operating in Canadian coastal waters.

From the industrial gateway of Canso to the pristine wilderness of Liscomb, Chart 4321 is the gold standard for marine navigation along this historic maritime route.